The 4 Market Cooking Classes in Venice That Earn Their Price

1.Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Meet a local chef, often Filippo or Vanessa, near Rialto Market, choose seasonal ingredients, then cook pasta or gnocchi, a Venetian dish, and tiramisu. The four-hour class includes wine, Spritz, food, tools, and a courtyard meal for up to eight people.

“What a wonderful experience! Filipo shared some fun and interesting information about Venice and the Venetian markets, then had us help him cook homemade pasta and tiramisu. Delicious food and a wonderfully kind man!!! Great experience!”

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2.Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $146

Meet Lorenzo or Rosanna at Rialto Market for a close look at Venetian produce, fish, and spices. Shop for ingredients, walk to a chef’s home, and prepare fresh pasta, sauce, tiramisu, and a seasonal second course in a small group of up to eight.

“This cooking class with chef Lorenzo was one of the highlights of our trip. He started out by taking us to the produce and fish market in Rialto. We agreed upon a menu that would suit everyone in the group. We then walked to his home (20 minutes) and had hands on experience with making ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, tiramisu and caprese salad from scratch. Chef Lorenzo gave us plenty of tips and ideas during the cooking workshop. He took care of everyone’s needs; offered us drinks and kept the class highly engaged. The dishes turned out delicious, flavorful and of this world! You will not want to settle for store…”

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3.Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about four hours with Massimo, a Venetian host, chef, and Merchant Navy officer. Add a guided Rialto Market visit to shop for seafood, then make pasta and focaccia in his historic San Marco home. Choose lunch or dinner, with wine, prosecco, and dietary adjustments available.

“We met Massimo & did a short walk to his home. We learned a lot about Venice & his background while we made pasta. He had prepared some delicious sides in advance and we enjoyed the conversation. Will be bringing these recipes home to enjoy!”

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4.Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet your chef guide at Rialto Market at 9:30 am, shop for seasonal ingredients, then walk to a home kitchen in Cannaregio for hands-on pasta, fish or vegetable dishes, and tiramisu. Lorenzo and Rosanna are among the hosts, and groups are capped at eight.

“When else in your life would you gave the chance to wash and chop up a squid and pop its black ink sack into a pan aromatic with olive oil and garlic? Then make pasta from scratch and turn it into tortellini? With Lorenzo’s expert direction you can turn your trip to Venice into a once in a lifetime experience!”

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